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Intermediate's Guide to Adobe Illustrator: The Essentials

Level up your Adobe Illustrator skills! Perfect for graphic designers seeking faster, more professional results. Learn advanced techniques and boost your design career.

4.9(19)
818students
3h 52m
Certificate
Kate Silver
Kate SilverGraphic Designer & Adobe Instructor

Course Content

Intermediate's Guide to Adobe Illustrator: The Essentials is an intermediate-level Skillshare course taught by Kate Silver. It runs 3h 52m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.9 out of 5 from 19 reviews, with 818 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published October 2021.

Elevate your Adobe Illustrator skills with this comprehensive online course! Perfect for those with basic graphic design experience looking to learn advanced Illustrator techniques and work more efficiently. Whether you're self-taught or have some prior knowledge, this course will help you master the software and create stunning visuals.

What you'll learn in this Adobe Illustrator CC course:

  • Advanced Pen Tool Mastery: Refine your drawing skills with precise Bezier shapes and intricate vector artwork.
  • Typography Techniques: Create compelling text effects and utilize paragraph styles for professional layouts.
  • 3D Effects & Objects: Add depth and dimension to your designs with realistic 3D objects.
  • Patterns & Gradients: Develop captivating designs using vector art patterns, effects, and smooth gradients.
  • Custom Brushes: Design unique custom brushes, including blob brushes and stroke options, to add personality to your work.
  • Shape Builder Tool: Master the Shape Builder Tool for complex and precise vector manipulations.
  • Live Paint: Explore the power of Live Paint for creating vibrant and dynamic designs.
  • Warping & Envelope Distort: Add creative distortions and shapes to your artwork.
  • Color Swatches: Organize and utilize color swatches for consistent branding.
  • Graphs: Learn to create professional-looking graphs within Illustrator.
  • More Shortcuts! Discover time-saving Illustrator shortcuts to boost your productivity.

This course covers techniques taught at the UK's leading Adobe Training Centre in London, ensuring you receive industry-standard instruction. It builds upon a foundation of Adobe Illustrator knowledge and is ideal for those seeking a faster and more efficient workflow.

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals with basic Adobe Illustrator knowledge.
  • Self-taught designers seeking to advance their skills.
  • Anyone wanting to work with Adobe Illustrator more efficiently.

Prerequisites:

Ideally, you'll have completed my Illustrator Beginners Course first, but it's not mandatory. I highly recommend starting with the introduction course to build a solid foundation before tackling this advanced Adobe Illustrator CC course.

Ready to level up your Adobe Illustrator skills? Let's get started!

Note: Course files are available for download in the 'Projects & Resources' tab.

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